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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - M
Maaglant
A leader of Sesnes, involved in the attack on Vandaliors Castle early in Arthur's reign.
Mabon
Four characters and one location. [More]
- Mabon - The name of two men in Pa gur.
- Mabon - A Celtic god.
- Mabon - A wizard.
- Mabon the Black - An enchanter.
- Mabon Rock - A castle.
Mabonagrain
Two characters. [More]
- Mabonagrain - Knight in the Garden of the Joy.
- Mabonagrain's Lady - Lady in the Garden of the Joy.
Mabsant ('Patron Saint')
Son of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and one of Arthur's warriors found in the Welsh Culhwch and Olwen.
Mabuz
Son of the Lady of the Lake. [More]
Macaomh an Iolair
Hero of an Irish romance. [More]
Macarot of Pantelion
A knight killed by Gawain. [More]
Maccabruno
Tristan's father-in-law. [More]
Macedone
In the Dutch Ferguut, a knight slain by Arthur's Sir Fergus. He takes the place of Arthofilaus in Guillaume le Clerc's Fergus.
Macedor
A warrior who served Alexander of Constantinople. [More]
Machars
A Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur's army at Clarence.
Machen
King of the Lost Island. His daughter, Eglantine, married King Belinant of South Wales.
Machmerit
A Knight of the Round Table.
Mackbeth
A Scottish lord who joined King Tollo of Scotland and King Octa the Saxon in a war against Arthur.
Macliclisier [Maclisier]
A dwarf who served Yder. [More]
Macoat
A Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur's army at Clarence.
Macob of Icrac
A fearsome Irish knight. [More]
Macsen Wledig
The name by which the Roman Emperor Maximus was known in Welsh tradition. [More]
Madaglan
A pagan king. [More]
Madam
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Madan
King of Bulgaria in Arthurian romance.
Madawg
Four characters. [More]
- Madawg - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Madawg - Arthur's brother.
- Madawg - A king of Powys.
- Madawg - Arthur's forester.
Maddan
A King of England. [More]
Mado
A knight in Arthur's service.
Madoc
Three characters. [More]
- Madoc - An earl.
- Madoc - A knight.
- Madoc - Another name for Madawg ap Uther.
Madog Morfryn
According to Welsh genealogies, the father of Myrddin (Merlin), although some sources name Morgan Frych as Myrddin's father.
Madoine
A fairy companion of Morgan le Fay. [More]
Madoines
A knight. [More]
Madok of the Mountain
A knight of North Wales. [More]
Madolas
A Saxon ally and kinsman of King Ryons, Arthur's enemy. Madolas was slain by Arthur's forces at the battle of Aneblayse.
Madon
King of Bulgaria. [More]
Mador
Two characters. [More]
- Mador de la Porte - Knight of the Round Table.
- Mador the Black - Knight.
Madras
A squire knighted by Arthur during the war against King Tallas of Denmark.
Maduc the Black
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Madule
Wife of Nicoraut. [More]
Maduras
A knight in the service of Leriador. He was wounded in combat with Lord Agravadain of the Castle of the Fens.
Mael
One of Arthur's warriors who was the son of Roycol.
Maeldinus
A Welsh warrior. [More]
Maelgwyn [Maelgwn]
A sixth-century ruler of Gwynedd. [More]
Magaat
A Saxon king. [More]
Magano
A kinsman of Tristan. [More]
Maglahant
A Saxon king. [More]
Maglaurus
The Duke of Albany, one of the husbands of Regan. [More]
Magloas
One of King Arthur’s knights. He participated in one of Gawain’s quests to locate Lancelot.
Maglore
A companion of Morgan Le Fay, according to Li jus Adan (a thirteenth-century French romance).
Maglory [Manginoires]
A Saxon king. [More
Magnus
A counterpart of King Mark in a Danish ballad. [More]
Mago
A giant who ruled the Castle of Tears. [More]
Magoat
A Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur’s army at Clarence. He was killed by Galescalain.
Magog
One of two giants. [More]
Magus
A servant of the wife of Sir Seguarades. [More]
Mahaglant [Maaglan(t)]
A giant Saxon king of Ireland. [More]
Mahardi
The dead brother of a maiden championed by Gawain. [More]
Mahaute
Wife of Gornemant’s son Gurzgri. [More]
Maheloas
Baron, Lord of the Isle of Glass. [More]
Maidairos
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Maiden
Seven characters. [More]
- Maiden of Many Years - An old woman.
- Maiden of the Cart - The name of three damsels.
- Maiden of the Circle of Gold - King Esclador's daughter.
- Maiden of the Ivory Horn - Owner of a magical horn.
- Maiden of the Moors - Cousin of King Anguish of Ireland.
- Maiden of the Narrow Wood - A damsel who tried to kill Gawain.
- Maiden of the White Hands - A fairy who ruled the Golden Isle.
Maidenland
One location and one character. [More]
- Maidenland - Country.
- Maidenland, Order of - An order of knights.
Maimed
Two characters. [More]
- Maimed King - Known as Pellam.
- Maimed Knight - The best knight saved him.
Maine
One character and two locations. [More]
- Maine - Arthur's great uncle.
- Maine - A region in France.
- Maine - A river in Scotland.
Mal
One character and two locations. [More]
- Mal Ostagier - An Irish knight.
- Mal Ostoir - A castle.
- Mal Pas - A road in Cornwall.
Malador [Maladors]
Co-leader, with Gamor, of an army of Saracens who fought Ambrosius and Uther Pendragon at Bristol.
Malagrin the Felon [Malegryne]
A knight slain by Alexander the Orphan at the behest of a maiden whom Malagrin had harassed.
Malaguin [Alguigines, Angvigenes, Maleginis]
The proper name given to the King with a Hundred Knights. [More]
Malahaut
One location and one character. [More]
- Malahaut - A city of Arthurian Britain.
- Malahaut, Lady of - Ruler of the town Le Puis de Malohaut.
Malakin the Castellan
One of the many Saxon kings who invaded Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign. He led a battalion in the battle of Clarence.
Malan
A heathen king killed by Gawain at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Malaquin
Two characters. [More]
- Malaquin - Knight of the Round Table.
- Malaquin - King of Scotland.
Malcheus
A duke of Manaheim and one of four brothers saved by Erec from seven robbers. His brothers were named Juben, Perant, and Joachim.
Malcreatiure
A dwarf with animal features. [More]
Maldalet [Maudalet, Maudelec]
One of the many Saxon kings to invade and ravage northern Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
Malduc
A wizard. [More]
Malduit
A cruel giant. [More]
Malec [Malard]
A Saxon warrior in the service of King Rions. He was slain by Arthur’s Sir Lucan at the battle of Carhaix.
Malecasta
Sovereigness of the Castle Joyous. [More]
Maledisant
One character and one item. [More]
- Maledisant - A damsel helped by Breunor the Black.
- Maledisant's Shield - A shield brought to the court.
Maleger
A wretch who led an attack on the castle of the lady Alma. [More]
Malehaut
One location and one character. [More]
- Malehaut - A city in Arthur’s Britain.
- Malehaut, The Lady of - Mother of Dodinel.
Malés the Brown [Malot]
A Knight of the Round Table. He served as a standard-bearer in the battle of Carhaix, where Arthur fought against the vassals of King Rions.
Malgar
A heathen king slain by Gawain at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Malgier the Gray [Malgiers, Maugys, Mauugeys]
A powerful knight. [More]
Malgleires
A heathen king who served King Rions. He was slain by Arthur at the battle of Aneblayse.
Malgrin
Villainous knight. [More]
Malifer of the Black Valley
Champion of the Saxons. [More]
Malingre
A knight slain by Galehaut the Brown. Malingre was the brother of Mitridés. His nephews, Caradoc and Tericam, plagued the Round Table.
Malivliot
A Knight of the Round Table from Katelange.
Mallias of the Thorn [Melior]
A peer of Sir Bors. [More]
Malloas
King of Aleste and Ibaritun. [More]
Malohaut
See Malahaut.
Malore
A Saxon warrior in the service of King Rions, slain by Arthur at the battle of Carhaix.
Malpirant
A knight. [More]
Malpordenz
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Malruc of the Rock [Marec, Maruc, Mauruc]
A duke in the service of King Arthur. [More]
Malseron
A giant who served King Ekunaver of Kanadic. [More]
Malvasius [Malverus, Malinus]
The King of Iceland in Arthur’s time. Arthur conquered him and subjugated the island. His name may come from the Welsh Melwas.
"Malvis"
An unnamed damsel who came to Arthur's court with a sword. [More]
Mammon
King of the House of Riches. [More]
Mamoret
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Manael
Son of Castellors and ancestor of Arthur, according to the pedigree of John of Glastonbury.
Manannán mac Lir
The son of Lir, god of the sea, who lived in the Otherworld. [More]
Manassel [Manassés, Manessel]
A knight in the service of the Duke of Cambenic. [More]
Manassen [Manasses]
One of Arthur's knights. [More]
Manathes [Manachés]
A follower of Joseph of Arimathea. [More]
Manatur [Manartur]
Brother of King Tholomer of Babylonia. [More]
Manawydan (fab Llyr) [Manawyddan]
The son of Llyr. [More]
Mancipicelle
A malicious maiden. [More]
Mandin the Wise
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Mandogran
The King of the Blossoming Valley and father of Daniel, an Arthurian knight.
Maneset
A Knight of the Round Table.
Mangars li Rois
See under Guindoel.
Mangoun [Mangon of Moraine]
The King of Moraine. [More]
Manibel
A resident of Corbenic, the Grail Castle. [More]
Manpfilyot
The paternal uncle of Condwiramurs, Perceval’s wife. He was the brother of Kyot and Tampenteire.
Manuel
Two characters. [More]
- Manuel - Husband of Amande.
- Manuel - A Grail King.
Maponos [Maponus]
A Celtic god. [More]
Marabron
The son of King Vagor of the Ille Estrange. [More]
Maradins
A knight in Arthur's service.
Marador
A generous knight who once lodged a wounded Sir Bors.
Maragins
A cousin of Lancelot. [More]
Maragon
Brother of the Knight of the Dragon, who was slain by Perceval.
Maragond [Margondés, Margondre]
A Saxon king. [More]
Maragoz [Marangoz]
Steward of King Elyadus of Sicily. [More]
Marahant [Marehan, Marahant]
The King of Ireland in the time of Joseph of Arimathea. [More]
Marangliez of Brevigariez
A duke. [More]
Maranz [Marant, Martans]
The son of the King with a Hundred Knights. Near Penning, Maranz and his sister, Landoine, were saved from a pack of ruffians by Sir Bors.
Marat of the Tower
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Marboar [Marboac, Marboart, Narboat, etc]
A king. His territory was apparently on the way to Estrangor. One of his fortresses seems to have been the Castel del Molin.
Marbrin
King of Galilee. [More]
Marc
Grandson of Tristan. [More]
Marcellus Mucius [Marcel(lus], Marcelle Mutu, Marchel]
A Roman warrior. [More]
March
The son of Meirchiaun, King of Glamorgan, and identified by some commentators with King Mark.
Marche
One character and one location. [More]
- Marche - Lancelot's grandmother.
- Marche, Castel de la - A castle.
Marchepiere
A horse ridden by Guiron the Courteous. [More]
Marches
One location and one character. [More]
- Marches - A territory.
- Marches, Damsel of the - A vassal of Arthur.
Marcus
A Roman senate supervisor. [More]
Mardoc
A lord on the Modena Archivolt. [More]
Marec
The son of a monk named Alier. Sir Seguarades stole his lands, but Gawain restored them.
Mares
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Marés - King of Roestoc.
- Mares, Damsel des - Daughter of Agravadain.
- Mares, Des - Probably close to the sea.
Marescos
A knight. [More]
Marfisa
A female knight who appears in Orlando Furioso and is thought to have been the inspiration for Britomart in Spenser's allegorical Faerie Queene.
Margalant [Margalaunt, Morgalant, Murgalant]
An evil Saxon or Saracen king. [More]
Margan
Two characters. [More]
- Margan - A king of Britain.
- Margan - A Saxon king.
Marganant [Marganan]
A Saxon warrior slain by King Bors of Gannes at the battle of Carhaix.
Marganor
Two characters. [More]
- Marganor - Seneschal.
- Marganor - A knight.
Margante
An alternative name for Argante, a queen who appears in Brut by Layamon, and, in this work, an alias for Morgan Le Fay.
Marganus
One of the nephews of Cordelia. [More]
Margarit
Two characters. [More]
- Margarit - A Saxon king.
- Margarit le Roux - A knight.
Margawse
Wife of King Lot, mother of Gawain and his brothers. [More]
Margerie
The sister of King Agloant of Escoce. [More]
Margoadras
A Saxon king who was a cousin of Hengist. He joined King Aminaduc in an attack on Arthur at Vambieres.
Margoil
One of Arthur's knights.
Margon
Three characters. [More]
- Margon - A steward.
- Margon - The King with a Hundred Knights.
- Margon - A giant.
Margondes
A knight. [More]
Margondre [Margondes]
A knight from the Black Castle. [More]
Margoras
A Saxon king, allied to King Rions, killed by King Ban of Benoic at the battle of Aneblayse.
Margot
One character and one location. [More]
- Margot - A Saxon vassal of King Rions.
- Margot Rock - Location on the river Severn.
Margravez Lacbuz
A knight in the service of Queen Tydomie of Karmerie, who married Arthur’s nephew Meleranz.
Marguis
An Irish king at Arthur's court.
Marhalt
King of Ireland, father of Marhaus. [More]
Marhaus
Duke, son of Marhalt, brother of Iseult. [More]
Mari-Morgan(s)
A class of water-fairy. [More]
Maria
Wife of Tristan the Younger. [More]
Mariadoc [Cariado, Mariadoco, Maríadokk, Marjadoc, Meriadok]
King Mark’s steward of Cornwall. [More]
Marien
A French nobleman. [More]
Marigart the Red
Lord of Raguidel Castle. [More]
Mariale [Marialle]
The son of Duke Galenin. He challenged a lady for ownership of Galway Castle, but was defeated in judicial combat by Sir Bors.
Mariales
Son of Kahenin. See under Lady of Galvoie.
Marin
Two characters. [More]
- Marin - Brother of King Armant of the Red City.
- Marin the Jealous - Lord of the castle of Gomoret.
Marinaia
Merlin’s mother. [More]
Marine
Two characters. [More]
- Marine - A lady from Alarie.
- Marine - Wife of Laris.
Marinell
Son of a sea nymph. [More]
Marins
A mute madman at Arthur’s court. [More]
Mariole
A beautiful maiden who owned a magical golden circlet. [More]
Marius
Two characters. [More]
- Marius - A first-century king of Britain.
- Marius Lepidus - A Roman senator.
Marjodoc
The steward of King Mark, at first friendly towards Tristan, but, when he discovered Tristan's intrigue with Iseult, he turned against him.
Mark
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Mark - King of Cornwall.
- Mark - King of Glamorgan.
- Mark's Hunting Lodge - A meadow in Cornwall.
Marlagan
A knight who imprisoned Calogrenant. [More]
Marlan [Merlan]
The King of the Scottish Borderlands. [More]
Marliaus
One of Arthur’s knights. [More]
Marlyn
Son of Ogier the Dane and Morgan Le Fay.
Marmadus
Son of the Red Knight. [More]
Marmans of Cop
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain's quest to conquer Rigomer Castle in Ireland.
Maronan
A non-Arthurian Celtic hero who becomes one of Arthur's warriors in Richard Hole's Arthur.
Maronel [Maronex]
King of Gaul. [More]
Maronne
In the Third Continuation of Chrétien’s Perceval, the King of Maronne marries the Fisher King’s daughter.
Marot
Maidservant of Maiden of the Narrow Wood. [More]
Marpesia
King of the Goths. [More]
Marramiles
An Arthurian knight.
Marrien
A centaur with the head of a dog. [More]
Marrion
One of Morgan Le Fay's sister, according to Bataille Loquifer.
Marroch
A heathen king who attacked a queen named Ysope. He was defeated by Arthur and Sir Wigamur.
Marrok [Marrocke, Merrak, Mewreke]
Werewolf knight. [More]
Mars
An ancient god. [More]
Marsil [Marsille, Marsyl]
King of Pomitain. [More]
Marsion [Marrion]
In the La Bataille de Loquifer, a sister of Morgan le Fay. She helped her sister bring the hero Renoart to the Isle of Avalon.
Marsique
A fairy. [More]
Martel of the Large Shield
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Martha
Two characters. [More]
- Martha - Daughter of King Frion of Dessemoume.
- Martha - Wife of Ysaie the Sad.
Martin
One character and one location. [More]
- Martin - A blind youth.
- Martin Mere - A lake.
Martes [Martines]
A Breton class of fairy. [More]
Martyn
The son of Ogier and Morgan Le Fay and hence a nephew of King Arthur.
Maruc the Red [Malruc]
A knight defeated by Arthur’s Sir Dodinel in defense of a maiden. He was later killed by the evil Sir Griffon.
Masade
Arthur’s Earl of Vera in the Norse Erex Saga. He was present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Mataban the White [Matham]
A famous knight of Uther Pendragon’s day in Palamedes.
Matagran [Mategrant]
Brother of lord Argon of the Rock. The brothers, who lived in Britain, were converted to Christianity by Joseph of Arimathea.
Matailliés ('Misshappen')
A Saxon king in the service of King Rions. He was slain at the battle of Aneblayse by King Bors of Gannes.
Matain the Cruel [Maten]
Lord of the White Castle. [More]
Mataliz [Mataaliz, Mathaaliz]
A knight. [More]
Mataly [Matalie]
An early Knight of the Round Table, injured in a tournament against the Queen’s Knights.
Maten
Lord of Castel de La Blanche Espine. See under Blanche Espine, Castel de La.
Math (fab Mathonwy)
The lord of Gwynedd. [More]
Mathael
Brother of Brangain (Isolde’s maidservant) and Sir Perynin. Brangain presented her two brothers to Tristan as servants.
Mathamas
Two characters. [More]
- Mathamas - Lord of a tower.
- Mathamas of Recet - A knight.
Mathan
Two characters. [More]
- Mathan - A Saxon king.
- Mathan the Brown - A Cornish knight.
Mathem [Matan]
Duke of Soane in Germany. [More]
Matholwch [Matoloch]
A King of Ireland. [More]
Mathonwy
Father of the magician Math. [More]
Matiadas
A knight at the Lost Rock. [More]
Matilda
Attendant to Emmeline, Arthur’s future wife in Dryden’s King Arthur.
Matis
A Roman knight in the service of Emperor Lucius, assigned to liberate a prisoner train during the war against Arthur. The attack failed.
Matleide
During a speech in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône, Gawain tells how he “wrestled with the fierce Matleide at Igangsol.”
Matrona
A Celtic goddess. [More]
Matteo
The magistrate who judged Merlin’s mother. [More]
Matto Le Bruene
A knight who went mad. [More]
Matur
King of the land of Cluse. [More]
Maudins li Gardingniers
A knight. [More]
Mauduit
Two characters. [More]
- Mauduit the Wicked giant - With a vow to his lady love.
- Mauduit the Wise - Knight of the Round Table.
Maugan
A priest who Arthur appointed as Archbishop of Silchester.
Maugantius [Malgantius, Magan, Maygan]
One of King Vortigern’s advisors. [More]
Maugat
A legendary wise man who, according to Geoffrey, advised Vortigern that it was possible for virgin birth to occur.
Maunis
A Knight of the Round Table.
Maupas
A heathen duke slain by Arthur’s Sir Craddok at the battle of Carhaix.
Maurice [Mauricius, Mawrene, Morys]
Baron of Cahors. [More]
Mauricius Silvanus
A Roman senator who became a war leader in Lucius Hiberius’s campaign against Arthur. He led a force of soldiers at the battle of Soissons.
Maurin
Three characters. [More]
- Maurin - A kinsman of Arthur.
- Maurin of the Handsome Thighs - Chief Marshal.
- Maurin of the Nimble Shanks - A knight.
Mawrelle of Mawnces [Maurel]
A knight in Arthur’s service who was killed during Arthur’s war against Rome.
Maximian
The name that Geoffrey of Monmouth erroneously gives to Maximus.
Maximus [Macsen, Maxen, Maximian, Maximianus, Maximien]
A Roman general. [More]
Mazadan [Mazedan]
A fairy, husband of Terdelaschoye. [More]
Mazoe
One of the eight sisters of Morgan Le Fay, who ruled with her on the island of Avalon, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth.
Meadow, Old and Young Knights of the
A father and son. [More]
Medanz
The son of Meleranz (Arthur's nephew) and Queen Tydomie of Karmerie. He had a brother named Lazaliez and a sister named Olimpia.
Medeas
The sovereigness of Crudele Castle. [More]
Medelant [Medalan, Medelane, Medlan]
Either a leader of the Sesnes or a king. [More]
Median the Curly-Haired [Medians]
One of Arthur’s knights. [More]
Medina
A lady. [More]
Medyr ('Aim')
One of Arthur's warriors. [More]
Medyredydd ('Aimer')
Father of Arthur's warrior Medyr, in Culhwch and Olwen.
Meilyg
Son of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and one of Arthur's warriors.
Meiones of Atropfagente
An infidel duke who served Feirefiz, Perceval's half-brother.
Meirchyawn [Meirchiaun, Merchiaun, Meirchion]
An early King of Glamorgan. [More]
Melaldon [Aladanc, Meleaudon]
A knight from Blois who fought for Arthur in the battles against King Rions.
Melan
In the Norse Erex Saga, Enide's uncle, called Imain by Harmann von Aue.
Melde
A knight who fought in the Sorgarda tournament. Melde's brother, Effroi, was also present.
Meldos
Originally a Celtic god and possibly the origin of Mellt. Welsh tradition seems to suggest that he was the father of Mabon.
Meldred
A king of Dunmeller in Scotland. [More]
Meleagar the Red
Uncle of the Lady Helaés of Limos and the knight Clapor. [More]
Meleagaunce
A knight, son of King Bagdemagus, who abducted Guenevere. [More]
Melehan [Melian]
One of Mordred's two sons. [More]
Meleranz
Two characters. [More]
- Meleranz - Father of Sir Garel.
- Meleranz - Arthur’s nephew.
Meles the Tall
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest. He was the brother of Sir Dinas.
Melga
King of the Picts. [More]
Meliadas
Son of the Red Knight. [More]
Meliadice
Daughter of King Philippon. [More]
Meliadoc [Meljadoc]
A knight in Arthur’s Britain, who fought at the tournament at Tenebroc. [More]
Meliador
Son of the Duke of Cornwall. [More]
Meliadus
Seven characters. [More]
- Meliadus - A Saxon king.
- Meliadus - Tristan’s father.
- Meliadus - A knight.
- Meliadus the Black - Lord of the Hedged Manor.
- Meliadus the Pale - A knight.
- Meliadus the White - Knight of the Round Table.
- Meliadus the Younger - Tristan’s half-brother.
Meliagrant
Three characters and one location. [More]
- Meliagrant - Knight of the Round Table.
- Meliagrant's Castle - Possibly in Gore.
- Meliagrant's Seneschal and His Wife - Lancelot's jail guard.
- Meliagrant's Stepsister - She asked Lancelot a favor.
Melian
Three characters. [More]
- Melian - Knight of the Round Table.
- Melian the Blond - A knight.
- Melian the Gay - A knight.
Meliant
Six characters. [More]
- Meliant - Nephew of King Faramon of France.
- Meliant - Ancestor of Gawain.
- Meliant - Lord of Cardueil.
- Meliant of Dianarca - A knight from Dianarca.
- Meliant of Liz - A knight.
- Meliant of Meliadel - A knight.
Melianus
A knight whose lands were protected from Nabor by the Good Knight Without Fear. He is said to have been an ancestor of Lot.
Meliarman
One of Perceval's uncles. [More]
Melias de Lile
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Melidan the Merry [Meldons]
A peer of Sir Bors who distinguished himself at a tournament in Estrangorre. He swore fealty to the daughter of King Brandegorre of Estrangorre.
Melidoas
Two characters. [More]
- Meliodas - King of Lyonesse and father of Tristan.
- Meliodas - Son of King Meliodas.
Melidor [Melydor, Mildor(e), Mylder]
Daughter of Earl Sere. [More]
Melie
Paramour of Sir Menelais. [More]
Meligor
A knight in the service of Lord Golagros, Arthur's opponent in the Middle Scots tale of Golagros and Gawain.
Melion
A knight with a magic ring. [More]
Melior
An alias used by Merlin.
Meliot
One location and one character. [More]
- Meliot Castle - Perhaps situated on an island.
- Meliot de Logres - Knight of the Round Table.
Melius
Merlin's maternal grandfather in Baudin Butor's romance. His daughter was named Optima. Optima at first wanted to name Merlin Melius.
Meliz [Melis]
A knight. [More]
Meljanz
King of Liz, he went to war against Duke Lippant (Lyppaut) when the latter's daughter, Obie, rejected his advances.
Melkin [Melchinus]
A vaticinator before Merlin. [More]
Mellic of the Hill [Melyon de la Mountaine]
A knight from Tartare. [More]
Mellot of Logres
A knight. [More]
Mellt
The father of one of the two Mabons listed as being followers of Arthur. [More]
Melodiam [Melodian]
Pellinore's eldest son. [More]
Melora
A daughter of Arthur. [More]
Melot
A dwarf at Mark's court. [More]
Melou
One of two sons of Mordred. [More]
Melwas [Maelwys]
The King of the Summer Region or the Island of Glass. [More]
Melyos
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Mempricius
A king of Britain in the twelfth century BC. [More]
Menables of the Table
A knight defeated in combat by Perceval. He went to Arthur's court as a prisoner and became a Knight of the Round Table.
Menadoc
A king who served Arthur.
Menaglaas
A Saxon who, under King Aminaduc, fought Arthur and his knights at Vambieres.
Menagormon of Eglimon [Margon of Glufion, Margue Gormon]
Count of Clivelon. Chrétien lists him among the vassal counts whom Arthur summons to court for Erec's wedding.
Menalus
King of Africa. [More]
Menandre of the Loge
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Menastide
Son of Salandres. [More]
Mendamp [Menadap]
A Saxon warrior in the service of King Rions. He was slain by Arthur’s Sir Girflet at the battle of Carhaix.
Menealfe of the Mountain
A knight. [More]
Meneduke of Mentoche [Menaduke]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Menelais
Lord of the Perilous Castle. [More]
Menestyr
Father of Arthur's warrior Gwyddawg.
Mennon the Small [Mecio, Nanowne le Petite]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Mennonas
A knight. [More]
Menw (fab Teirgwaedd)
An enchanter in Arthur's service. [More]
Meon
Guinevere's page.
Meralis
One of Perceval's eleven paternal uncles in Perlesvaus; the eighth son of Gais le Gros and the brother of Alain.
Meranphit
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Meraugis de Portlesquez [Maraghise, Mera(u)gys, Meralgis, Porlesquez]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Merauguins
An Irish king who was a member of Arthur's court.
Merchiaun
The father of King Mark of Glamorgan. This Mark may have been the original of, or confused with, Mark of Cornwall.
Merciless Lion
Owner of the Castle Causuel. [More]
Meriadeuc
Also known as Knight of the Two Swords. [More]
Meriadoc
Son of King Caradoc of Wales. [More]
Merian
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, a king of Britain in the third or second century BC. Merian succeeded King Gurgintius and was succeeded by King Bledud.
Merïen
Perceval married his cousin, the daughter of Goondesert, to Lord Merïen.
Merin
Father of Gleis, an opponent of Arthur in Culhwch and Olwen.
Merlan le Dyable
A cruel king. [More]
Merlin
One character, three items and seventeen locations. [More]
- Merlin - The bard, enchanter...
- Merlin's Bed - It caused madness.
- Merlin's Cave - Said to be haunted.
- Merlin, Castel - Castle.
- Merlin's Castle - A castle.
- Merlin's Hill - Merlin's birthplace.
- Merlin's Hill Cave - Burial place.
- Merlin's Island - Or Island of Marvels.
- Merlin's Mount - Burial place.
- Merlin's Precinct - A name for Britain.
- "Merlin's Rock" - Cornwall.
- Merlin's Songs - A collection.
- Merlin's Spring - In Brittany.
- Merlin's Stone - Which the Sword in the Stone were placed.
- Merlin's Stones - Six stones in Britain.
- Merlin's Tomb - Burial place.
- Merlin's Tower - Two locations.
- Merlin's Treasure - Hidden in a cave.
- Merlin's Tree - In Carmarthen.
- Merlin's Wilderness - A forest.
Messois
The name of the Fisher King in Perlesvaus. [More]
Metellius
A Roman senate leader. [More]
Meuric
The son of Caradoc Vreichvras (Caradoc Briefbras) in Welsh tradition.
Meurig
A king of Glenvissig. [More]
Meurvin
The son of Ogier and Morgan Le Fay, therefore Arthur's nephew. He was the father of Oriant and an ancestor of the Swan Knight.
Michel
A priest in the land of Karahes. [More]
Micipsa [Maeptisas, Misappa]
The king of Babylon. [More]
Midomidas [Midolas]
The son of King Lot of Galway. [More]
Mieriien
King of Lanval. He married Perceval's cousin, the daughter of Goondesert.
Migloras
A knight captured by Gaheris in a tournament at Carhaix.
Mil the Black
Son of Dugum. Welsh tradition makes this character an opponent of Arthur, who killed him.
Miles of the Launds [Myles of the Laundis]
Knight. [More]
Miliagraunce
See Meliagrant.
Millemargot
One of the many knights who chased after Meleagant when the latter kidnapped Guinevere. He was defeated by Meleagant.
Milocates
A barbarian king. [More]
Milon of Nomadjentisin
An infidel king who served Feirefiz, Perceval’s half-brother.
Minadap
A Saxon king. [More]
Minadoras
Four characters. [More]
- Minadoras - Duke and seneschal.
- Minadoras - A knight.
- Minadoras - Seneschal.
- Minadoras of the Lost Land - A knight.
Minados [Sinargos]
A Saxon king in the service of King Rions. He was slain by Arthur's forces at Aneblayse.
Minadus
A Sesnes leader, involved in the Vandaliors Castle attack. He fathered Oriels and had a nephew, Herlant.
Minap [Minape]
A Saxon king who served King Rions. He was slain in the battle of Aneblayse, against Arthur's army, by King Ban of Benoic.
Minardes
A heathen warrior slain by Yvain at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Minocan
The name given by Nennius to the father of Belinus.
Minodales
A knight who defeated Merlin, and was defeated by Gawain, in a tournament at Carhaix.
Minoras
Four characters. [More]
- Minoras - Seneschal.
- Minoras - Knight of the Round Table.
- Minoras the Forester - Castellan.
- Minoras the Wicked - Knight of the Round Table.
Mirabel
Two characters. [More]
- Mirabel - A heathen king.
- Mirabel of Avendroyn - A king.
Miraldo
A British nobleman. [More]
Mirangel
A baron in the service of King Dulcemar of Tandernas. He led a batalion of soldiers in Dulcemar's battle against Arthur.
Miraude
A beautiful maiden. [More]
Miraudiaus
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Miraudijs
The true name of the Knight of the Sleeve, hero of a Dutch romance.
Miroet [Miroez]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Mitarz of Ansgewe
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won. His homeland is probably a variation of Anjou.
Mitrides
King of the Dolorous Tower. [More]
Moadas
A knight who fought on the side of King Mark of Cornwall during Mark’s tournament at Lancien.
Moap
A Saxon “emir” who, under King Aminaduc, fought Arthur’s forces at the battle of Vambieres. Sagremor wounded him.
Modestia
Daughter of Lord Donobert. [More]
Modred
See Mordred.
Modron
Ancient Welsh goddess. [More]
Mohammed [Mahom(m)et, Mahommé]
One of the gods worshipped by pagans. [More]
Mohanadap
A Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur’s forces at the battle of Clarence.
Mohianapus
A Saxon king who was the uncle of King Rion and King Aminaduc. He opposed Arthur’s forces at the battle of Vambieres.
Moine
Brother of Ambrosius and Uther. [More]
Moldagog
A giant from Brittany who was defeated by Tristan near Mont St. Michel. Tristan took his castle and built his Hall of Statues nearby.
Mollina
Tristan’s granddaughter. She was the daughter of King Kalegras of England and Queen Lilja.
Molmutius
King of Cornwall. [More]
Moloas [Maheloas, Maloans]
One of Arthur’s barons. [More]
Mon
One location and one character. [More]
- Môn - The Welsh name for Anglesey.
- Mon Merouac - A king.
Monaclin
One of many Saxon kings who invaded Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign. He was slain by Gawain in a skirmish on the plains of Roestoc.
Monaquin
A Saxon king slain by Gawain at the battle of Roestoc.
Monenna
A saint. [More]
Moneval
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Montenart of the Hidden Island
An arrogant knight. [More]
Montesclaire, Damsel of
A maiden under siege. [More]
Moor, Proud Knight of the
See Haughty.
Mopades
The bard who served King Hoel of Brittany.
Mor
According to tradition, the great-grandfather of Myrddin (Merlin).
Moradas
A tyrannical knight who captured and imprisoned many of Arthur’s knights before he was conquered by Sir Floriant and sent as a prisoner to Arthur.
Moral
Count of Joraphas. [More]
Moralde
The lord of the Beautiful Forest. [More]
Morans
A knight killed by Beaudous, Gawain’s son, when Beaudous rescued the lady Beauté from Madoines, Morans’s nephew.
Morat [Moras]
A Saxon warrior who served King Rions in the war against Arthur. He was slain by King Ban of Benoic at the battle of Carhaix.
Moraunt
King of Ireland. [More]
Morawse
See Margawse.
Morchades [Morcades, Orcades]
The first version of Morgause. [More]
Morda [Mordu]
A blind man who helped Cerridwen. [More]
Mordaunt
A knight. [More]
Mordrains
One character and one location. [More]
- Mordrains - Evelake's Christian name.
- Mordrains, Abbey of King - Mordrain waited for Galahad here.
Mordrec
In the romance of Yder, the gatekeeper of Taulas of Rougemont, a vassal of Arthur who rebelled.
Mordred
Two characters. [More]
- Mordred - A knight.
- Mordred - Arthur's nephew.
Morel
A horse. [More]
Moren
Two characters. [More]
- Moren - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Moren Mynawg - One of Arthur's warriors.
Mores
One location and one character. [More]
- Mores - A group of islands.
- Mores of Lyonesse - A knight.
Moret
Two characters. [More]
- Moret of the Way - A knight.
- Moret the Negress - A lady.
Morfran (ab Tegid)
A knight thought to be a devil. [More]
Morfudd
Owain's twin-sister. [More]
Morgan
Eleven characters, two locations and six items. [More]
- Morgan - Daughter of the Duke of Tintagel.
- Morgan - The Duke of Brittany.
- Morgan(s) - A type of water-fairy.
- Morgan de la Porte - Brother to Sir Patrise.
- Morgan Frych - Father of Merlin.
- Morgan Le Fay (the Fairy) - Arthur's halfsister.
- Morgan Mwynfawr - Owner of a magical item.
- Morgan's Castle - One of Morgan Le Fay's castles.
- Morgan's Chapel - Named after Morgan Le Fay.
- Morgan's Drinking Horn - Used in a chastity test.
- Morgan's Damsel and Mantle - A deathly garment.
- Morgan's Ointment(s) - A salve.
- Morgan's Powder - Used on Lancelot.
- Morgan's Ring - Given by Guenevere.
- Morgan's Shield - Carried by Tristram.
- Morgan the Black - A son of Arthur.
- Morgan the Red - A son of Arthur.
- Morgan the Wise - A wizard.
- Morgan Tudd - Arthur's chief physician.
Morganetta
According to the poet Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), the daughter of Morgan Le Fay.
Morgan(n)a
A variant of Morgan Le Fay that has found widespread popularity in later works, particularly film and television.
Morgannwg
One location and one character. [More]
- Morgannwg - A Welsh kingdom.
- Morgannwg, Iolo - Bardic name of Edward Williams.
Morganor
In Arthour and Merlin, an illegitimate son of King Urien. He was the heir to his father’s land of Gorre. Yvain was his brother.
Morganore
Three characters. [More]
- Morganore - A king.
- Morganore - Knight of the Round Table.
- Morganore - Ally of King Urien.
Morgant
An Arthurian warrior in Welsh legend. [More]
Morgause [Morgawse]
Arthur's half-sister, wife of Lot. [More]
Morgen
A Druidic goddess, patroness of priestesses. [More]
Morghe
A variant of Morgan Le Fay used by Jean d'Outremeuse of Liege in Ly Myreur des histoires, written sometime prior to 1400.
Morguenete
A maiden who served Morgan le Fay.
Morholt
Two characters. [More]
- Morholt - King of Ireland.
- Morholt - Nephew of King Morholt.
Morien [Moriaen]
Son of Sir Aglovale. [More]
Morin
A giant who invaded the Savage Realm and was killed by Hector, a famous knight of the “Brown” lineage.
Morning Star
The first knight defeated by Gareth in his quest to liberate the lady Lyones. Found in Tennyson, he corresponds to the Blue Knight in Malory.
Moro Battle Leader
A Welsh warrior who owned a great horse named Du. This horse was needed by Culhwch for the hunting of Twrch Trwyth.
Mórodd
A version of Mark found in the Icelandic Saga af Tristram ok Ísodd. [More]
Moroie Mor
In Gaelic tradition, a son of Arthur, born at Dumbarton. He was known as the Fool of the Forest.
Moronoe
In Geoffrey's Vita Merlini, she is one of the nine sisters of Morgan Le Fay.
Moroveus
Arthur’s Duke of Cornwall in the story of Meriadoc.
Morrigan
An Irish warrior goddess who had the ability to shape-shift. Her character seems to have been combined with the Welsh Modron to create Morgan le Fay.
Moruawr [Morvawr]
Variant of Morvawr found in the descent of Arthur and Llyr contained in the Mostyn MS 117.
Morvid
Two characters. [More]
- Morvid - A king of Britain.
- Morvid - Earl of Gloucester.
Morvryn
The father of Merlin in Elis Gruffudd's Myrrdin Wyllt (sixteenth century). The auther informs us that Morvryn dwelt in Nanconwy.
Morwen
The wife of Ivor the Huntsman. [More]
Moryans of the Castle of Maidens
A knight Arthur’s court who fought at the Battle of Bedegraine.
Morydd
The grandfather of Myrddin (Merlin), according to a traditional Welsh genealogy.
Moses [Moy(s)(s)és, Moÿs]
A son of Simeon and relative of Joseph of Arimathea. [More]
Mother Goddess [Earth Goddess]
Common to most pagan cultures. [More]
Mothers, The
A collective name given to goddesses of plenty. [More]
Motley Knight
An ally of the evil King Marin the Jealous. He attacked Gawain on Marin’s behalf, but was defeated.
Mount of Araby, Giant of the
A giant Arthur met. [More]
Moydas
One of many Saxon kings to invade northern Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign. Gawain killed him at the battle of Cambenic.
Moys
A follower of Joseph of Arimathea. [More]
Muirchetach Mac Erca [Muircheartach, Murcheartach]
A king who ruled in southern Ireland. [More]
Mule Sans Frein [Mule without a Bridle]
A mule brought to Arthur's court by a damsel. [More]
Mungo, Saint
See Kentigern, Saint.
Murgalant of Trebeham
One of the few Saxon kings to survive the battle of Clarence, where they were crushed by Arthur.
Muryel
The father of Grudyen.
Mustacha
A maiden. [More]
Mustennin
A curious variant of Kustennin. [More]
Mustensar [Mustansar, Ofustesar]
A King of Africa. [More]
Mute
Two characters. [More]
- Mute Knight - A name given to Peredur.
- Mute Maiden - A maiden of Guinevere's service.
Mwrheth
Father of Arthur's warrior Blathaon.
Mychin
A knight in the service of Lord Golagros, Arthur’s opponent in the Middle Scots tale of Golagros and Gawain.
Mylis
A knight slain by King Pellinore. [More]
Mynwyedig
Father of Constantine the Cornishman.
Myr
One of Arthur’s warriors and huntsmen in the Welsh legend Culhwch and Olwen.
Myrddin
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Myrddin Emrys - Welsh name for Merlin.
- Myrddin's Precinct - Early name of Britain.
- Myrddin Wyllt - Hermit.
Myreot
An Arthurian knight in Golagros.
Mysenes [Micenés]
One of the many Saxon kings to invade northern Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
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